November 2012 M.O.M.

We are happy to introduce our Mom of the Moment for October, Shannan Van Houten.

Kids: Amelia (6) and Boaz (6 months)

Hobbies: High school ministry, running, Zumba, friend time, coffee, traveling the world, long walks on the beach, dinner at sunset, cleaning, shaving my legs

How long have you been a part of MOPS/MOMS Next? I’m brand spanking new!

What is your favorite part of MOPS/MOMS Next? I love having a group of women from different walks of life join together for one commonality – we are moms! I am enjoying getting to know other moms and sharing in our experiences on how to save our sanity. 

What is your favorite way to spend a Saturday? We rarely have a “weekend” together due to our professions, but when we do have days off (especially weekdays), we enjoy nap times, grocery shopping and watching a “grown up” show when the children are fast asleep.

What is your favorite part about being a mom? The hugs, kisses, huge gummy smiles, I love yous, 3am awakening from being vomited on

What is your go-to meal for dinner?  Hot dogs and cheese roll ups – it’s a hit with everyone in the house!

One piece of advice or encouragement for other moms: Accept and forgive yourself often for mistakes. Being perfect is nor the plan God had in mind – that’s why he gave us Jesus!

Tell us one interesting or random thing about yourself: I have a strong disdain for loud swallowing. It makes me twitch when I hear it. Luckily my family is very accommodating to my dysfunctions.